Slate - one of the most popular roofingmaterials. Many roofs of buildings and buildings are covered by it. Of course, there are many materials that can replace slate. However, this roof covering has long occupied a certain niche in the market. In this case, the appearance of the material can be improved with the help of a special paint. This method of processing has its advantages. How and how to paint the slate?
Slate painting is a procedure that allowsonly improve the appearance of the roof, but also enhance some of the properties of the material. Today, asbestos is made not only profiled sheets, but also flat plates, and panels. What gives the painting of slate? To handle such material, as a rule, use acrylic paint. This coating is designed specifically for asbestos products. At the same time, not only the decorative qualities of the roofing material increase, but also the service life of the roofing material considerably increases. After all, acrylic paint is able to withstand weathering. In addition, the coating allows the creation of an additional protective layer.
Before you paint the slate, it is worth to clarify what the properties of the material are affected by the paint:
It should be noted that if integrity is violatedpaint and varnish layer, it is necessary to immediately restore it. Do not wait for the next slate treatment. After all, such a roofing material itself is porous. Under the influence of atmospheric precipitation, it quickly becomes contaminated. As a result, the roof of the building can get an untidy look.
Processing, as well as the painting of slate should be carried out using additional means of protection. To perform the work it is necessary to use a respirator for protection of the respiratory organs, gloves and glasses.
All compounds used for the treatment of the roof, contain substances that can prevent fungal growth. Some chemical components of such products are toxic and can harm a person.
Before you paint the slate, you needprepare the surface. To do this, a number of procedures should be carried out to increase the resistance of the material to external factors. To protect slate from biological destruction, it is necessary to treat the roof with an antiseptic. You can carry out this procedure yourself using a special sprayer or brush.
It is worth considering that every year the materialbecomes more porous due to thawing in the spring period and freezing in the winter. Because of this, the number of cracks in the sheet slate gradually increases. In a moist environment, bacteria begin to multiply in them, capable of destroying asbestos cement.
Painting of the slate roof is possible after processing the material with a hydrophobizer. It is best to use such a means for roofing, which is not more than one year old.
A special value is the primer for slate.For the treatment of asbestos cement, it is recommended to use formulations that are designed for deep penetration. In this case, the problem is the porosity of the material. This primer allows to strengthen the asbestos cement, as well as to ensure good adhesion with the paint and varnish. If you process the roofing material with such a composition, you can save. Paints to cover the slate roof will require significantly less. In addition, the material will lie more evenly.
Apply primer recommended withbuilding sprayer. Consumption is from 100 to 150 grams per sheet of roofing material. Processing of asbestos cement should be carried out at an air temperature of 5 to 30 degrees above zero. Before you paint the slate, you should wait for the primer to dry. This takes at least 12 hours.
One of the most popular paints for asbestos cementis considered the paint "Chicryl". For its preparation, only organic solvents are used. This paint is ideal not only for painting slate, but also cement-sand tiles, and for concrete socles. It can process almost all surfaces that require an alkali resistant coating. With the help of such a means, it is possible to restore damaged areas of a previously painted slate roof. The basic ruler consists of several basic shades:
If necessary, you can order the paint of other tones.
Such a paint can be used for painting both new and old roofing. Such a composition has many properties, among which one can distinguish:
You can buy this paint in almost any construction shop.
Before coating on asbestos cement,It is necessary to clean the material from dust, dirt and paint residues, previously deposited on the slate. After that, the surface must be treated with a primer. To do this, you can use a spray gun, roller or brush. Priming asbestos cement should be in one or two layers. Re-apply the formulation only after the previous coating has dried completely. All work is recommended to be carried out at an air temperature above 15 degrees. Only dry material can be treated.
The paint should be mixed.If necessary, a solvent can be added to it. Ideal for use is yuat-alcohol or butyl acetate. To apply a paint and varnish covering on a roof it is necessary from above downwards, gradually sinking. Periodic composition should be mixed.
Typically, the paint is applied in several layers. This can be done with a spray gun, roller or brush.
Kilpi is a Finnish paint designed forroofing. The manufacturer of such a composition is the company Tikkurila. The paint can be used for painting fibrous bituminized plates, roofing material, slate, roofing tiles and other roofing materials. Such a composition has a unique elasticity even at very low temperatures. However, such a tool is wasted. A liter of Finnish paint is enough to cover only two square meters.
This coating is made by the German company Dufa.The paint is designed for the processing of roofing materials. It is worth noting that the composition is distinguished by semi-shades. The paint is suitable not only for complete painting of surfaces, but also for partial repair of the paint and varnish layer. The composition can be used to treat not only asbestos cement, but also concrete and clay tiles.
It should be noted that such coverage is goodskips the water vapor. In this case, the roofing material remains under reliable protection from the negative impact of the environment and atmospheric precipitation. The paint has a high adhesion index. If the preparation of surfaces has been performed professionally, the coating can ideally be preserved for more than one year. One liter of German paint is enough to paint seven square meters of asbestos cement.
How to paint the slate to give the buildingbeautiful view? Today, specialized stores sell coatings that allow not only to change the color of asbestos cement, but also to improve its qualities. To such compositions it is necessary to carry a paint from the Polish manufacturer Debiza - Polifarb Akrofarb. As a basis for the manufacture of such a composition, acrylic dispersion is used. Such a paint can be used to treat not only the roofing material, but also the facade surfaces, lined with clay cement panels.
The composition after drying dries for three hours. One liter of this paint is enough to paint from 5 to 7 square meters of coverage.
The paint and varnish composition "Akrilakma-slate"is made by the Ukrainian company Lakma. The coating is acrylic and moisture resistant. Composition is available in several variants: brown and red-brown. After application, the paint layer becomes opaque and uniform. There is a feeling that the roof is covered with a film. The paint dries within one hour. One liter of this composition is enough for painting at least 6 square meters of asbestos cement.
This is waterborne paint from Slovakmanufacturer. Such a coating is intended for treating asbestos cement. The "Universal" paint is produced according to the technologies of Helios company. The plant on which the coating is made is located on the territory of Russia. This paint has a high index of light and weather resistance, as well as a high degree of hiding power. This coating is used for industrial and household painting of asbestos cement. The composition can be applied by machine or by hand.
As for the color scheme, today it is possiblepurchase the paint "Universal" green, black, oxide red, gray, brown or white hue. After application, the coating dries for one hour per liter of Universal paint, enough to cover evenly the five square meters of slate.
In addition to the above brands, the marketpaint and varnish coatings, there are other brands. A wide range of products allows you to purchase exactly the coating that is ideal for treating asbestos cement. The paint for slate allows to give the building a more attractive appearance.
